century later, in 1728, Franzburg was resettled. However, it remained the seat of administration of the surrounding Kreis Franzburg(-Barth), basically the mainland part of the former principality of Rügen, until the seat was moved to Barth after World War I. Today, Franzburg is a municipality in Kreis Vorpommern-Rügen. References External links Christian monasteries established in the 13th century Monasteries in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Cistercian monasteries in Germany Populated places established in 1587 Burial sites of the House of Pomerania